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CULTIVATING LEADERS FOR A CONNECTED COMMUNITY

“What an experience! The history and pride I

felt as we learned about our great county is

something I will always cherish. And now I am

out there exploring and sharing it with others!” -Tama Niemi, ABR Employment Services

class of 2017

What is LPC?Leadership Portage County (LPC)challenges participants to broaden their understanding of Portage County and develop their leadership skills through networking, education, and community involvement.

The 10-month curriculum is an intensive, county-oriented leadership development program designed to give potential and emerging leaders the skills, knowledge, and ongoing support they need to succeed.

As a participant in LPC, you will grow professionally and personally from a variety of leadership, teambuilding, communication and self-awareness exercises. Coordinated by expert facilitators, these activities will grow and shape you as a leader, enabling you to take on the challenge of effective leadership.

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the AdventureLeadership Skill Building:LPC participants identify andpractice their leadership skills in a safe environment through interactive sessions. Participants learn about personal leadership styles, active listening, conflict management, public speaking, consensus building, and skills valuable in any workplace.

Community Tours & Speakers:Get behind the scenes tours of businesses, hear from experts, and learn what makes our quality of life exceptional. Experiences include agri-business/farm tour, courthouse/jail tour (and lunch!), and a photo scavenger hunt through Portage County.

LPC participants meet the third Thursday, monthly August-May. Each full-day session combines leadership skill development and character

building with exploration of community programs and challenges.Each session is held in a different location providing a diverse, inside

look at Portage County.

“I have found the class to be helpful in looking at the

community and the challenges that it faces. LPC has exposed me to a lot of different areas

of the community and how they work together and I would

highly recommend it. – 2017 Class Participant

Network Development:Not only are participants given ample opportunity to network with their classmates, but being in LPC connects you to an alumni network of 500 past participants.You will also connect with civic leaders, CEOs and other business and community innovators.

Session Themes:Each of the monthly sessions is packed with information related to a community theme. Featured themes include; history of Portage County, Agribusiness, Human andPublic Services, Legal System, Wellness and Economic Development.

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Program TuitionLeadership Portage County is a robust program highlighting a wide variety of community resources. Tuition is $975 per participant. The program tuition covers all course expenses including; program materials, meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks), and graduation expenses.

A limited number of partial scholarships are available each year. The scholarship application is included in the program application.

Application DetailsBeginning in May, applications will be accepted for the following program year. Interested participants should complete the application form found at portagecountybiz.com/LPC.

A maximum of 28 participants will be selected each year to create a diverse class representing a variety of employers and backgrounds. In the event that the number of applications exceeds program space a waiting list will be established.Consideration will first be given to applications received by August 1st.

CommitmentParticipants spend approximately 150 hours on LPC related activities during this program. Outside of the session dates, participants take part in optional interim assignments, as well as tours and community building experiences. Additional activities are developed to provide flexibility so that participants can select the option that best fits their schedule outside the regular sessions

TO APPLY, go towww.portagecountybiz.com/LPC

For additional information and to apply for the upcoming class go to

www.portagecountybiz.com/LPC

Leadership Portage County is a program of the Portage County Business Council Foundation

5501 Vern Holmes Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54482Kayla Rombalski - talent@portagecountybiz.com

715-344-1940

“One of my favorite quotes is,

“A leader is not just what you hopeto be, it is what you become” by Tom Renney

LPC provided me with the leadership skills to become a leader not

only within my company but also within my community. It had such

an impression on me that I am still involved in it today.”

-Mary Hansen, Community First Bankclass of 2008